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PFW: Dries Van Noten does unfamiliarities, Undercover does Neo Rauch
Another battered building in mid-renovation as a location for Dries Van Noten and a truly excellent collection whose strength centered on the subtle art of juxtaposition.
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Marni: Baroque exuberance in Karl’s old home
When it comes to generating cool, few designers are more adept than Francesco Risso of Marni. And for the brand’s Paris debut, his location was Karl Lagerfeld’s old apartment on rue de l’Université.
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Carolina Herrera named guest of honor at Dubai Fashion Week
Carolina Herrera is set to hit the runway at the upcoming Dubai Fashion Week, kicking off on on October 8, as the event’s esteemed guest of honor.
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Dior: Sorceress chic between feminism and femininity
Maria Grazia Chiuri’s latest collection for the house of Dior was also her latest meditation on the relationship between feminism, fashion and female rebellion.
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Pierre Cardin: Time capsule chic
Hang it all, I know you are not meant to like Pierre Cardin anymore, but the brand’s revival show under the late designer’s nephew does have its moments.
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In Milan, Tod's, MM6, Calcaterra and Sportmax all go minimalist
Sober looks on the Milanese catwalks, with women's collections for next summer focusing on the essentials and a neutral palette, as illustrated by Tod's, MM6, Calcaterra and Sportmax.
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Dolce & Gabbana: A naughty widow moment
Kylie Jenner kept the entire audience waiting for Dolce & Gabbana, but in the end, everyone forgot the delay after witnessing a naughty widow show on a dank Saturday in Milan.
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Ferragamo: From Renaissance to Arte Povera
Sunday morning in Milan was devoted to two venerable Italian brands, Ferrari and Ferragamo; one starting out in fashion, the other trying to revive a Florentine jewel.
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Versace: The new Tapestry of life
Donatella did always love a grand show-space, and few are bigger anywhere than Pirelli HangarBicocca, where Versace staged her first runway show since the merger with Tapestry.
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Tom Ford: Red carpet, real life, hit show
So, there is life for Tom Ford after Tom Ford, and seemingly a very healthy one. Judging by the slick, sleek and sophisticated debut by his long-time design director and successor, Peter Hawkings.
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Moschino close to naming new creative director, owner says
Italy's fashion label Moschino will hire its new creative director in the next few weeks, said Massimo Ferretti, the executive chairman at Aeffe, which owns the brand.
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Milan heats up with No. 21 and Roberto Cavalli
A muggy Milan of frequent showers on Wednesday as the Italian runway season opened, but a pair of steamy collections by two southern gentleman – Alessandro Dell’Acqua and Fausto Puglisi to ignite the season.
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Sergio Rossi’s relaunch hinges on brand image, new products, global expansion
CEO Paul Kotrba says the Lanvin Group’s brand is busy on many fronts: it opened 3 stores in Europe in 2023, another 3 are planned in 2024, including the UK, and the brand wants to grow in the USA and the Middle East.
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Elsewhere in London: Fashion East, AN-Y1, Malone Souliers, Banshee of Savile Row, and Ashish
Every editor, buyer or critic in London showed for Fashion East on this weekend, as well they should given its organizer Lulu Kennedy’s legendary antenna for new talent.
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Burberry: Cool codes in Highbury
So, admiral blue is the new black. And plaid should come in hunter green and yellow daisy, just like the enormous tent in Highbury, where Burberry staged its latest show on a cloudy Monday.
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LFW Sunday: Simone Rocha, Erdem, Tove, and Holzweiler
A Sunday that drenched London in intense showers didn’t wash out the fashion, with two stellar collections from Simone Rocha and Erdem, and more than honorable displays by Tove and Holzweiler.
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